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New Caledonia vs. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Cost of Living Summary

New Caledonia is 14.4% cheaper than Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) overall.

Restaurants: pay 18.6% less in New Caledonia
Groceries: pay 43.8% more in New Caledonia
Transportation: pay 15.7% less in New Caledonia
Housing: pay 45.0% less in New Caledonia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 55.0% more in New Caledonia
Clothing: pay 0.4% more in New Caledonia

The cost of entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). Expenses including housing, restaurants, and transportation are lower in New Caledonia.

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New Caledonia vs. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Cost Breakdown

If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you would:

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pay 18.6% less for restaurants

	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)	New Caledonia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$26.43 FKP19.83	$20.64 CFPF2,193	-21.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	??	$14.08 CFPF1,495
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.24 FKP1.68	$1.97 CFPF209	-11.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.38 FKP1.04	$1.25 CFPF133	-9.4%
Average			-18.6%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants

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pay 43.8% more for groceries

	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)	New Caledonia
Bread 1 loaf	$3.03 FKP2.27	$3.47 CFPF369	+14.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.46 FKP1.09	$14.86 CFPF1,578	+920.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.44 FKP6.33	$4.55 CFPF483	-46.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$7.09 FKP5.32	$6.20 CFPF659	-12.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.32 FKP3.24	$12.77 CFPF1,356	+195.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.25 FKP3.19	$2.13 CFPF226	-50.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.49 FKP1.87	$3.25 CFPF345	+30.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$4.79 FKP3.59	$2.77 CFPF294	-42.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.66 FKP2.74	$3.62 CFPF384	-1.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.44 FKP1.08	$2.50 CFPF265	+73.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.33 FKP0.25	$1.70 CFPF181	+415.3%
Average			+43.8%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries

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pay 15.7% less for transportation

	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)	New Caledonia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$7.16 FKP5.37	$6.03 CFPF641	-15.7%
Monthly public transit pass	??	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	??	$32,607.24 CFPF3M
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$15.82 CFPF1,680
Average			-15.7%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation

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pay 45.0% less for housing

	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)	New Caledonia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$447.53 FKP335.78	$48.79 CFPF5,182	-89.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,453.58 FKP1,090.62	$750.67 CFPF79,728	-48.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,057.15 FKP793.18	$774.13 CFPF82,220	-26.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$293.49 FKP220.20	$153.08 CFPF16,258	-47.8%
Average			-45.0%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing

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pay (unknown) more for childcare

	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)	New Caledonia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	??	$750.67 CFPF79,728
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$9,383.38 CFPF997K

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare

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pay 55.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)	New Caledonia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.16 FKP3.12	$9.38 CFPF997	+125.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.20 FKP3.15	$4.57 CFPF486	+9.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$16.11 FKP12.09	$19.52 CFPF2,073	+21.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$22.10 FKP16.58	$49.26 CFPF5,232	+122.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$12.06 FKP9.05	$14.08 CFPF1,495	+16.7%
Average			+55.0%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 0.4% more for clothing

	Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)	New Caledonia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$112.32 FKP84.28	$109.47 CFPF11,627	-2.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$92.50 FKP69.40	$65.68 CFPF6,976	-29.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$158.57 FKP118.98	$98.53 CFPF10,464	-37.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$105.71 FKP79.32	$250.22 CFPF26,576	+136.7%
Average			+0.4%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing

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